Lesley O'Mara

But evidence suggests that the first cat appeared millions of years before the first dog.

A cat’s brain is closer in composition to a human’s brain than that of a dog.

Lacking a true collarbone, a cat can squeeze its body through any space or gap into which it can fit its head.

Whiskers pointing forward signify curiosity; when pointing backwards the cat may feel nervous or threatened.

The average cat would, given the opportunity, consume about ten mice per day.

Water is a nutritional necessity – just a 15 per cent loss of water is enough to kill a cat.

If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend, but never your slave. – THÉOPHILE GAUTIER

Time spent with cats is never wasted. – COLETTE

A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays.

The cat is, above all things, a dramatist